Andover Summer Camps

Inspire a passion for science in your child! New activities every year, over 50 locations and four different kinds of camps in Minnesota, Iowa and the Dakotas.

Kids participate in each of these activities every day:

2 camps, same location, different dates and curriculum.

June 20 - 24, 2011 SPARK CURRICULUM

I Can Invent: Edison's Workshop - Work with real tools to take apart a small mechanical device, use the parts and other materials to build an invention and become America's next great inventor!
The Curious Cypher Club - Decipher puzzling riddles and crack unusual codes to discover who is sending mysterious messages ... and why!
Game On: Power Play - Stretch your muscles, explore new games, and add your own twist to indoor and outdoor high-energy challenges!
WiLD! Wondrous Innovations and Living Designs - Join us on an animal adventure as we investigate the survival traits of nature's most inventive animals.
Bounce! An Atomic Journey - Learn about nanotechnology, chemistry, and polymers as you explore the science behind bouncy balls.

July 25 - 29, 2011 DISCOVER 3 CURRICULUM

I Can Invent: Edison's Workshop - Work with real tools to take apart a small mechanical device, use the parts and other materials to build an invention and become America's next great inventor!
Viking Treasure Trek: The Quest Begins – Navigate the oceans and investigate clues to locate long-lost Viking treasure!
Comic Book Science: FlyJack and Jill – Discover the science behind super powers, such as flight and DNA coding!
Land Sled X-Treme – Be a part of the winning team that engineers the ultimate land sled in an X-treme obstacle course!
Game On: Power Play - Stretch your muscles, explore new games, and add your own twist to indoor and outdoor high-energy challenges!

Directed and taught by qualified local educators, Camp Invention is a national STEM enrichment program from the nonprofit Invent Now in partnership with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Activities also focus on developing 21st Century learning skills such as teamwork, critical thinking skills, decision-making, creative problem-solving, and working through failure.

Both camps: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
For children entering grades 1 - 6

Registration fee of $225 includes a camp T-shirt
Discounts of up to $35 off; check our current offer.

This is the safest and most comprehensive horse program available. Each student is responsible for a horse throughout their days at camp. Campers may have the opportunity to participate in varied phases of horsemanship, including: western, driving, trail, horse safety, horse care and more! With an emphasis on safety, campers are supervised in structured lessons, discussions, demonstrations, trail and/or arena rides. A good portion of each day is spent on horseback.